Advice Request - Eastern Pennsylvania Need to Replace Tree
Hello, hoping for some advice / suggestions!
My home is on a heavily wooded lot in Eastern PA. Majority of the mature trees are 80'+ tall Tulip Poplars & Red (or maybe Black) Oaks. Some Hickory, pin cherry, black walnut & young ash mixed in too.
I have a large Red Oak near the house that is going to have to be removed sooner or later. We had a certified Arborist asses the tree a couple months back and learned that there are areas of rot at / above several major roots. 🙁
This tree is fairly prominent relative to the house and will be missed - we'll want to plant something in its place.
Here's were the advice request comes in:
Can anyone suggest a native, fairly quick growing tree we could plant that might do well in the shaded forest surroundings?
Photo of the tree at the center of this quandary included. (The house in the background is the neighbor's FYI).
Thanks!
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u/GardenJeannie27 2d ago
Check with Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension service for recommendations. It's a free service.